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How the world without the moon will change

If the Earth's satellite disappears, most likely, a global catastrophe will not happen. Once it was the main source of light in the dark - now people can do without it. And yet, some major changes will take place. For example, many water sports will end. The phases of the moon affect the waves - passing over the surface of our planet, it "pulls" masses of water. In addition, marine life will die out, whose life is directly related to the ebb and flow. Without a satellite, there will be no solar and lunar eclipses on Earth, and tectonic plates will shift, causing earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. But the main thing is that the climate of the planet will never be the same.

How many planets are in the solar system?

The solar system is the most studied part of outer space. According to the official version, it includes eight planets. In reality, there are much more of them. There are no less than five "dwarfs" alone. These are Pluto, Ceres, Haumea, Makemake and Eris. Due to their remoteness from the Earth, they are little studied. Moreover, according to scientists, there may be about 2 thousand more potential dwarf planets in the solar system. In addition, many astrophysicists recognize the presence of the ninth major planet. It is the size of Neptune and ten times heavier than Earth. Scientists began to guess about the existence of the mysterious planet X back in 2014, and in 2016 they received the first evidence using computer modeling.

A jeweler's dream in outer space

Astronomers have discovered another mysterious planet in the constellation Cancer. According to the staff at Yale University, it is twice as large and eight times heavier than the Earth. But the main thing is that Janssen is almost entirely composed of graphite and diamonds. Moreover, the latter account for a third of its substance. Forbes estimated the value of the planet at $ 26.9 nonillion. By cosmic standards, the giant diamond is located close to earthlings - only 40 light years away. True, the temperature of its surface reaches 2.148 thousand degrees. And the speed of rotation is so high that one year there is equal to 18 Earth hours. In addition, scientists recently discovered that one side of Janssen is in a molten state and is carbon lava.

The ancestors of modern humans ate fish at least 40 thousand years ago. Previously, it was believed that during this period our ancestors ate mainly meat of wild animals and pasture, but they learned to use the gifts of the sea much later.

People have milked animals already 9 thousand years ago. This conclusion was made after a radioisotope analysis of the remains of dishes found in the Middle East and southeastern Europe. The earliest traces of milk were found on fragments of utensils from Northwestern Anatolia.

Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise
Fun Facts: Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise

Scientists have many versions of why this is happening. The most likely: because of the huge asteroids that influenced its course in the past, or because of the strong circulation of air currents in the upper atmosphere.

In 2.3 Billion Years, Earth Will Be Too Hot For Life
Our planet will eventually become an endless desert, similar to today's Mars. For hundreds of millions of years, the Sun has been heating up, getting brighter and hotter and will continue to do so. In about two-plus billion years from now, temperatures will be so high that the oceans that make the Earth habitable will evaporate. The entire planet will turn into an endless desert. As scientists predict, in the next few billion years, the Sun will turn into a red giant and completely swallow the Earth - the planet will definitely end.

Children have about 70 more bones than adults
Newborns usually have about 270 bones. This makes the skeleton more flexible and helps the baby pass through the birth canal and grow quickly. Many of these bones grow together as they grow older. An adult skeleton has an average of 200-213 bones.

Good evening. I'm giving the lecture tonight, Dr. Sheldon Cooper.
.. I was expecting a round of applause, but I suppose that ecstatic silence is also appropriate for the occasion.
The most important electron of the hydrogen atom! ... the most important electron of the hydrogen atom! ... the most important electron of the hydrogen atom! ... just one electron! ... Bright heads ... Don't tell my jacket!

«Их может быть не меньше звезд»: в космосе найдена Земля-бродяга В нашей галактике надена землеподобная планета, летающая вдали от всех звезд. Ученые предполагают, что подобные планеты-бродяги могут составлять большинство объе....

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Leonardo da Vinci